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to see the light of day

part of the fabric that is tucked closest to the skin when wearing a garment that is wrapped in front of one (such as a kimono)

to not try to fix an error but rather make it look good on the surface only

28 mansions of Chinese astronomy (constellations dividing the ecliptic into 28 positions)

Crux (constellation)

transliteration

danger

combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)

Burgess fauna (animal fossils found in the Burgess Shale)

criminal insurrection

Southern Cross (asterism formed with the brightest four stars of the constellation Crux)

"tsuchinoe" day that falls closest to the vernal or autumnal equinox (a day of religious significance for harvests)

five implements placed in front of a Buddhist altar: two candlesticks, two vases (usu. containing flowers made of gilded copper) and one incense burner

to sigh

take the opportunity to (do something else)

inferior conjunction

Universal Time

end of autumn

Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

silverfish (Lepisma saccharina)

forecast (bet)

incomparable

four Taoist gods said to reign over the four directions

(printed) itinerary

cheap drinking spot (pub, tavern, etc.)

true fruit (i.e. one that forms from the ovary only)

person interested in studying abroad

to pierce something all the way through (with a lance, arrow, etc.)

saros period (approx. 18 years and 11 days between repetition of eclipses)

pure land